GGP SBC 425 H Operator's Manual page 15

Mount the components very carefully so as
not to impair the safety and efficiency of the
machine. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing
the assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for moving
the machine and its packaging, always mak-
ing use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in ac-
cordance with the local regulations in force.
1.1 COMPLETING THE MACHINE
1.1a. Models SBC 425 H - 435 H (Fig. 1)
– S lide the contoured plate (1) until it is close to
the holes in the drive tube (2).
– F it the top part (3) of the front handgrip on the
plate (1) so that the pin (4) fits into one of the
three holes provided on the drive tube (2) to
adjust the handgrip to the operator's prefer-
ence.
– J oin the bottom part (5) with the guard and at-
tach it to the top part (3), tightening the screw
(6) completely.
1.1b Models SBC 425 HD - 435 HD (Fig. 2)
– U nscrew the middle knob (1) and remove the
cap (2).
– I nsert the handle bar (3), making sure that the
controls are on the right.
– S et the handle bar in the most comfortable
working position and lock it using the cap (2)
and knob (1).
– F asten the casing (4) of the controls to its ca-
ble fastener (5).
NOTE Loosening the knob (1) the handle bar can
be rotated to reduce its bulk for storage.
1.2 FITTING THE GUARD ON THE CUTTING
DEVICE (Fig. 3)
WARNING! Each cutting device is pro-
vided with a specific guard. Never use guards
other than those indicated for each cutting
device.
WARNING! Wear protective gloves and
fit the blade guard.
– R emove the screw (1) from the guard (2).
– I nsert the tab (3) in the guard seat (2) and fas-
ten the guard with the screw (1).
1.3 FITTING AND REMOVING CUTTING
DEVICES AND PREPARING GUARDS
WARNING!
ting devices or ones homologated by the
Manufacturer.
1.3.1 Selecting the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the
job to be done, according to these general indi-
cations:
– the 3-point blade is suitable for cutting brush-
wood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in diameter;
– the 4-point blade is suitable for cutting tough
grass over large surfaces;
– the cutting line head can eliminate tall grass
and non-woody vegetation near fences, walls,
foundations, pavements, around trees, etc. or
completely clean a particular area of the gar-
den;
Every cutting device must be fitted with a specif-
ic guard, as indicated by the following directions.
IMPORTANT The cutting devices are fastened
with a left-hand thread and therefore must be un-
screwed clockwise and screwed on anticlock-
wise. Remove all elements that may have been
assembled, which will be used in various con-
figurations, according to the cutting device used.
1.3.2 3 or 4-point blade "Tri-Arc" blade"
(Fig. 4)
a) Assembly
– F it the inner ring-nut (1) in the indicated direc-
tion, making sure that the inner ring-nut's (1)
grooves match perfectly with those of the an-
gle transmission (2).
– F it the blade (3) and the outer ring-nut (4), with
the flat part toward the blade.
– I nsert the supplied wrench (5) in the specific
hole, then turn the blade (3) by hand and push
the wrench (5) until it enters the hole of the an-
gle transmission (2), blocking rotation.
– F it the cup (6) fully tightening the nut (7) anti-
clockwise (25 Nm).
– R emove the wrench (5) to restore rotation.
b) Adjusting the guard
– R emove the additional guard (8 - if already fit-
ted), unhooking hooks clicked into the guard
(9).
c) Disassembly
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Use only original cut-